Lighter Than Hare

Plot

The credits appear against an outer-space backdrop, then the scene shifts to Earth's Pacific Northwest. A flying saucer descends near deserted Highway 17, observed by Yosemite Sam of Outer Space from inside. Bugs Bunny, considering moving because of worsening surroundings, becomes Sam's target.

Sam sends Robot ZX29B to capture Bugs, but the robot's incompetence leads to comedic failures. Sam eventually pursues Bugs personally, setting elaborate traps that Bugs evades with resourcefulness. Sam escalates by deploying a Demolition Squad and an indestructible tank, but Bugs outwits him each time.

A ferret robot also fails against Bugs' self-made robot. Sam's final threat is a huge cannon aimed at Bugs' home, but Bugs outmaneuvers him. Sam departs Earth believing his mission accomplished, while Bugs enjoys the victory and tunes into a radio broadcast.

Did You Know?

• It was one of three Bugs cartoons that Freleng both wrote and directed, the others being From Hare to Heir (1960) and Devil's Feud Cake (1963).
• Mel Blanc voiced Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Robot ZX29B, Robot Rabbit, Robot Ferret, and the Alien Potentate.
• It was re-released on the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice: Volume 4 Blu-Ray in its original 4:3 aspect ratio.